Chilling body-camera footage released by Florida wildlife officials has revealed the aftermath of a tragic encounter between a 41-year-old woman and a massive alligator in Clearwater.

A Late-Night Discovery

The victim, identified as Sabrina Peckham, was living at a nearby encampment when she was pulled into a canal and killed. Officials believe she was walking through the area in the dark when the alligator emerged from the water.

Footage from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission shows the 14-foot reptile moments after officers removed it from the canal. Its stomach appeared unusually distended, confirming the grim discovery inside.

Officers Shoot and Secure the Animal

Police also released video of the moment the alligator was shot. A warning is heard, followed by a splash as the animal is brought under control. Officers taped its jaws shut and used heavy ropes and chains to lift it onto land. Wildlife teams later opened the animal’s abdomen to recover the woman’s remains.

Daughter Refutes Rumors

After the attack, Peckham’s daughter publicly rejected speculation that her mother had provoked the animal. She explained that Peckham often walked near the creek to reach her campsite and likely had no warning before the alligator struck.

“We expected many more years with her,” she wrote. “No one deserves to die like this.”

A History of Area Encounters

Records show Peckham had been cited months earlier for entering protected wetlands near the same canal. Still, her family stressed that her struggles did not diminish her worth — and that her loss has left them heartbroken.

Authorities believe the alligator came from a nearby lake known for heavy reptile activity.